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OMC saildrive repair Bill Dunn at 3:09pm 10.11.05 Day Sailers 2/1904 I have a omc15 saildrive that may of crack a block during winter. It cranks and runs fine but when
Need a Mainsail for a Mac 25 Rusty20702 at 2:58pm 10.11.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1014 While restoring my new-to-me 82 Mac 25 I discovered three big rips in my mainsail cry. Does anyone*
Life Line Stanchions Ken Silver at 2:19pm 10.11.05 Big Boats 1/779 I am having a problem with life line stanchions coming loose from the toe rail. The tack welds seem
Wood for Floor on a DS I Mike2012 at 1:49pm 10.11.05 Day Sailers 6/1510 I'm trying to make a new floor for my '68 DS I. The previous owner (somewhere back in the past) did
Voting Rights SailingSue at 1:29pm 10.11.05 Ask All Sailors 4/1057 I was just wondering what other liveaboards do when it comes time for registering to vote, and what
One of the many great weekends this Summer Tim Welsh at 12:34pm 10.11.05 Big Boats 8/791 Just another great weekend Tim Welsh Hunter 34 SV Cabo Wabo
classic vs. furling main Mike at 11:53am 10.11.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 13/3002 I'm purchasing a new 473 and I'm struggling with the decision between the classic and furling main.
Boat Insurance Dick Lemming at 11:46am 10.11.05 Ask An Oday Owner 3/907 Hunting for basic liability insurance ($100K) for an older 26' in excellent condition. Some insurer
Mast Step Problem JoeD at 11:41am 10.11.05 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1069 Upon Inspection this week I found that the area around the mast plate has some crazing cracks. That
Fortress Anchor Question..... Gary at 11:32am 10.11.05 Ask All Sailors 22/6617 Would like input on my problem I'm having with a FX-11 Fortress anchor. It takes at least 3 tries be
Cabin lights JayMow20723 at 11:31am 10.11.05 Mid-Size Boats 2/1477 The overhead cabin light in my Hunter 280 burned out. How do you access it to replace the bulb? I tr
Progressive Insurance and US Bank dgtaylor at 11:02am 10.11.05 Ask All Sailors 6/1269 I am having a problem. My boat was damaged by Hurricane Rita. Progressive Insurance sent a marine
Catalina Jason at 10:35am 10.11.05 Ask All Sailors 17/1647 Just got back from the Annapolis boat show and saw so many great boats. I'm shopping for my dream b
Ice box drain pump Joe at 10:35am 10.11.05 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1069 I have an O'Day 302. The water in the ice box is pumped out by a hand pump located near the sink.R
Looking at purchasing a MAC 26 X plhack at 10:10am 10.11.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/856 Hello,I have recently became interested in sailing again and am looking at purchasing a boat. Aft
Looking at purchasing a MAC 26 X plhack at 10:10am 10.11.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/944 Hello,I have recently became interested in sailing again and am looking at purchasing a boat. Aft
Has anyone replaced the traveller on an 82 I36? Just Cruisin' at 10:05am 10.11.05 Islander 0/1599 I need to replace a damaged traveller on an Islander 36 (1982). Has anyone done this? What did you
How many bolts are in the wing keel of 322 james at 9:31am 10.11.05 Bigger Boats 2/1124 I have decieded "so far" that an O'day 322 would be a great boat to have in my area. I have heard m
Engine/shaft aligment calehuff at 8:18am 10.11.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1124 I have a vibration (knock) after 1200 RPM, can run at 5.5 knots on calm water, no tide current and n
Help with surgery Capt. Joe McGinnis at 7:53am 10.11.05 Bigger Boats 1/1018 "Paradise" is a '77 O'Day 32. She has been in fresh water all her life. Recently she began to dela

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Moving mast winch to cabin top for easier solo sailing Don S/V ILLusion at 5:15am 04.30.21
Hunter 34 pierced galley sink RoyS at 5:03am 04.30.21 Watch drain dimensions on sinks. Household ones have a hole large enough for a disposal installation
Moving mast winch to cabin top for easier solo sailing Justin_NSA at 4:59am 04.30.21 If you do find you need parts, like I discovered on mine, these are the only folks I know that carry
Funny Friday!!! Justin_NSA at 4:53am 04.30.21 @WayneH judging by the little hand lotion bottle and tiny soap in the background I was thinking - n
Moving mast winch to cabin top for easier solo sailing RoyS at 4:38am 04.30.21 If feasible, you may want to put a halyard organizer plate with attachments for turning blocks under
Looking at an O'Day 34 daviddp at 4:38am 04.30.21 That price looks about right for the vintage and condition. I would not worry about the woodwork c
Bug Pants RoyS at 4:29am 04.30.21 Fly swatter makes a nice anniversary gift. Hard to find a good one though.
Looking at an O'Day 34 Blowboat at 4:23am 04.30.21 David ..it is. I haven't had a chance to PM you yet ..
Looking at an O'Day 34 daviddp at 4:22am 04.30.21 1981 O'Day 34 Cruiser/Racer for sale - YachtWorld. Is that the boat?
Anchor light not working RoyS at 4:17am 04.30.21 I usually haul my Granddaughter up the mast for such tasks. This year I asked my marina if they coul
Ignition switch Flip Rutledge at 4:05am 04.30.21 https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f14/alternator-disconnected-from-battery-while-running-risk-190
Looking at an O'Day 34 daviddp at 3:58am 04.30.21
remove siezed motor mount bolt kappykaplan at 3:09am 04.30.21 I looked to see what damage there was inside the hole and it was as smooth and shiny as the day it
Beneteau Parts Trouble NYSail at 1:54am 04.30.21 Yup..... been seeing that page for a couple of days. Keep our fingers crossed, my list is growing.
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